The 2021 BioCeuticals Symposium is now a fully virtual event!

The world has been experiencing immense changes and as a society we are more stressed than ever, which has been further exacerbated by COVID-19. Furthermore, the World Health Organisation estimates that depression will be the number one health concern in both developed and developing nations by 2030. It is for this very reason we have chosen to focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing – what it means and how complementary medicine plays a role in supporting patients in this area.

Join us as we hear from the world’s key opinion leaders on mental wellbeing, as well as interactive plenary presentations, panel discussions, interviews and masterclasses all delivered on a state-of-the-art platform to ensure you can still participate whilst catching up with your peers and speakers virtually.

Delegates will receive an exclusive pre-release of the much-anticipated book Mental Wellbeing - The Essential Guide to Using Herbs and Nutritional Supplements by Lesley Braun! The book features evidence-based clinically relevant information on the efficacy of herbs and nutritional supplements in managing everyday stress.

speakers

More local and international speakers to be announced soon!

Dr Ron Ehrlich

BDS (Syd Uni) FACNEM (dent) FASLM

Dr Ron is the event host and one of Australia's leading holistic health advocates with over 35 years of clinical practice.

Prof. Kerryn Phelps AM

MBBS(Syd Uni)

Prof. Kerryn Phelps AM is well known in Australia as a doctor, health and political commentator and social justice activist.

Dr Austin Perlmutter

MD

Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified M.D., New York Times bestselling author, and world-renown educator. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for "stuckness" in the body and brain.

Prof. Julia Rucklidge

PhD, MSc, BSc

Julia is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, the Director of Te Puna Toiora, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab and co-author of The Better Brain.

Prof. Jerome Sarris

PhD, MHSc

Jerome is an NHMRC Clinical Research Fellow and Professor of Integrative Mental Health at NICM Health Research Institute. He also holds an honorary Principal Research Fellow appointment at Melbourne University. Department of Psychiatry.

Sam Bloom

2 x World Surf Para Surfing Champion

Paralyzed in 2013, Sam has gone on to become a 2 x World Para Surfing Champion, ambassador and bestselling author

Prof. Jon Wardle

PhD, MPubHlth, MBlthMedLaw, PGCertHlthEcon, BHSc

Jon is Professor of Public Health, Maurice Blackmore Chair of Naturopathic Medicine and Director of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at SCU.

Dr Adrian Lopresti

PhD, MA, BA(Hons)

Dr Adrian Lopresti is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, managing director at Clinical Research Australia, and an adjunct senior lecturer at Murdoch University, Western Australia.

Dr Aoife Earls

ND, MSc, BHSc

Dr Aoife Earls is a licensed naturopathic doctor, speaker, author and educator. She has a special interest in mind-body medicine as she also has a masters in behavioural neuroscience.

Tammy Guest

bNat, BAppSci, DipRemMass

Founder of the Natupreneur Movement, podcast and Hub - Tammy distills the 'gold nuggets' of her training to give you step-by-step processes for a stronger business AND mindset.

Dr Sanjeev Sharma

MBBS, MDPsych, FRANZCP

Dr Sharma is a practicing Integrative Psychiatrist. His treatment combines Eastern and Western medicine principles, he believes that everyone is unique and should be treated as such.

Maria Allerton (nee Shaflender)

Adv.Dip. Nutr Med, B.Comm UNSW

Maria is a clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner based in Sydney. Maria specialises in mental health, digestive health and the gut-brain immune interface.

Alex Wadelton

Author, creative director, social activist

Alex is an advertising creative director, a social activist, and a co-author of The Right-brain Workout Volumes 1 and 2 with Russel Howcroft. He's created advertising campaigns that have run all over the world.

Dr Azita Moradi

MBBS, MdPsych, FRANZCP

Azita is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand college of Psychiatrists. She is also an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Associate Prof. Romy Lauche

DipPsych, DMedSc

Dr. Lauche is Deputy Director of the National Centre of Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University. She has a background and qualifications in psychology, and a PhD in medical sciences.

Prof. Jayashri Kulkarni AM

MBBS, MPM, PhD, FRANZCP

Prof. Jayashri founded and directs the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc): a large group - dedicated to discovering new treatments, new understanding and new services for people with a range of mental illnesses.

Dr. Deanna Minich

PhD, MSc, BA

Dr. Deanna is a globally recognised author, scientist, speaker, & artist with over 20 years experience in the fields of nutrition & functional medicine, including clinical practice, research, formulation, writing, & education.

Petrea King

DipNat, DRM, DBM

Petrea King established the Quest for Life Foundation in 1989 after a series of personal traumas. She is an author, keynote speaker, teacher, facilitator and a qualified naturopath, herbalist, clinical hypnotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher.

Rachel Corbett

Rachel Corbett is a podcasting expert, entrepreneur and media professional with over 20 years experience in television, radio, podcasting and print. Following a successful career in breakfast and drive radio on Hit 104.1, Triple M Melbourne & Sydney, SAFM, SeaFM and Nova 96.9, Rachel has established herself as a leading expert in podcasting as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and currently Nova Entertainment. She's also hosted over ten podcasts including Google Australia’s first podcast, Rethink and is the Founder of the online podcasting course, PodSchool.

Leah Hechtman

PhD (Candidate), MSciMed (RHHG), BHSc (Naturopathy), ND, FNHAA

Leah is an experienced and respected clinician and has been in private practice for over 20 years. She specialises in fertility, pregnancy and reproductive medicine and holds fellowships and memberships with many International organisations. She sits on multiple Scientific Advisory boards and is a Past President of the NHAA.